Perry County Memorial Hospital
Eva Dell Morris Spencer
Eva Dell Morris Spencer, 94, of Hawesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born in the Blackford Community in Hancock County on May 16, 1929 to the late Elvie and Katie Morris. Eva Dell was a member of Mt.…
Read MoreHonoring Sergeant Heather Glenn; funeral at Tell City High School
A procession honoring the late Sergeant Heather Glenn was held on Monday, July 10th through the streets of Tell City and passed her squad car. Her funeral at Tell City High School was packed with family, friends and colleagues deeply saddened by her passing. Sgt. Glenn was shot and killed on April 3rd, while attempting…
Read MoreWhat police officers must wear to protect themselves while protecting the public
Police officers risk their lives to protect others every day and, in these times, they must increasingly update measures for protecting themselves. With the fatal shooting of Tell City’s Sergeant Heather Glenn at Perry County Memorial, that greatly saddened the community, the subject of protective vests and other equipment officers must carry is at the…
Read MoreJared Stimpson named CEO; Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH)
Jared Stimpson has been named Perry County Memorial Hospital’s (PCMH) Chief Executive Officer. He started at PCMH on May 15, 2023. Stimpson has over 20 years of healthcare financial and operational experience. He has an extensive background in rural Critical Access Hospitals, in addition to for-profit facilities. Most recently, he served as Regional CFO and…
Read MoreBickett bond set at 10,000 cash; grand jury will hear case
The second court hearing on the Michael B. Bickett case was held on Wednesday, January 18th at 2:30 p.m. at the Hancock County Judicial Center. Judge Gregory Vincent was presiding and it was decided that the hearing be in-person. Hancock County Attorney Paul Madden, Jr. requested that Bickett’s first charge of Leaving the Scene of…
Read MoreBickett arraignment delayed; will face charges in Indiana
The arraignment for Michael Brook Bickett (27), of Hawesville, was held on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 in Hancock County. It was a preliminary hearing and one of the first stages in the pretrial process. Normally during an arraignment, the judge will state the list of charges filed against the defendant and they are then asked…
Read MoreHouse fire at the home of Terry and Melissa Roberts
Article provided by Hawesville Assistant Fire Chief, Jason Bevill. Hawesville and Lewisport Fire Departments were paged to a structure fire at 265 Harrison Street at 11:10 a.m. on December 23rd, 2022. The occupants, Terry and Melissa Roberts, were out of the house, but it’s believed there was a dog or two inside. I passed by…
Read MorePCMH; CNO Receives Healthcare Leadership Award
Bill Bryant, Perry County Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, received the 2022 PRC Healthcare Leadership Award for Excellence at the PRC Healthcare Experience Summit on September 28. He was nominated for overseeing the organization-wide service excellence initiatives improving patient satisfaction scores. These initiatives led to PCMH being designated as a 5-Star Hospital by CMS…
Read MorePerry County Memorial Hospital Recognized as 5-Star Hospital
(TELL CITY, INDIANA) – Perry County Memorial Hospital was announced as a 5-Star Hospital by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience. Perry County Memorial Hospital is the only critical access hospital within 50 miles to receive this prestigious distinction. The 5-Star rating is the highest rating given by CMS. “Receiving this…
Read MorePCMH Oncology Department receives donation from local organizations
Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) Oncology department recently received donations from money raised during the annual Ladies Day Out event, hosted by the Perry County Chamber of Commerce as well as Cromwell Media from the Mums for Moms event, that was held during Ladies Day Out.…
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